A single solid that can generate two impossible motion illusions

Perception. 2014;43(9):1001-5. doi: 10.1068/p7700.

Abstract

We discovered three-dimensional solids that can generate two different impossible motion illusions. When such a solid is seen from two particular viewpoints, two different shapes are perceived. In both cases the perceived physical motion appears to be impossible.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Depth Perception / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Motion Perception / physiology*
  • Optical Illusions / physiology*